I still remember when he was honored at Dodger Stadium in 2009. I was thrilled when saw him there after I had done a little research on him.

Born in Born in Collinsville, Ill., on Oct. 5, 1909, Mr. Malinosky moved to El Monte during his senior year. He attended Whittier College in California where he was a classmate of future US President Richard Nxon. During World War II, Mr Malinosky was drafted by the United States Army with whom he saw combat in the Battle of the Bulge.

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Emma,
I have said it before, this is what sucks about seeing some of our players get older. They either have a medical problem or pass away long before we want to let them go.
Think of all the great baseball that Tony Malinosky saw from Ebbets to Chavez Ravine while wearing the Dodger Blue.
I hope all of us are so lucky.

Wow, from Ebbets Field to the Battle of the Bulge and that’s just in his first four decades. What an amazing life he led! Rest in peace, Mr. Malinosky, indeed, and with our admiration.
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RR,
That is why I was so glad that he was invited to Dodger Stadium two years ago (seems like it was yesterday). I know it was hard for him to get around but he made it and he made it 101! We salute him!
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Kristen,
Yeah, can you imagine that? We celebrate his life!

You know back then they abused their bodies for the game and some partied hard too, how does one go through that era in the majors and managed to still enjoy 100+ years, if only you could bottle the essence of a man like that…..

Whats with the complaints about using the Brooklyn Uni’s as throw backs this year?

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